What a day! I had trouble falling asleep again last night. It was after 2:00 before I was able to go to sleep. Thunder was rolling over the prairie at 6:30 this morning and woke me up. I needed to get up at 7:00 anyways so went ahead and got up. We only got a very brief, light shower. Sure wish the rain would come back and stay awhile. We need rain badly.
Made some banana bread and a cheese quiche for my guests to have for breakfast this morning. Served them with fresh fruit and yogurt. They seemed to enjoy it.
After I cleaned up the kitchen I went back to bed and took a nap. It was much needed and appreciated. I am not sure how I survive on only three to five hours a sleep for years on end. I have gotten used to sleeping more and feel very sleep deprived right now.
I left for KC at 3:00. I went to Costco and managed to fill the cart full of stuff. Not sure what all I got. I needed foods and snacks that are kid friendly – hope I got things the kiddos will eat. I also got a few things for myself.
Went to Nicole and Geoff’s house after I did the Costco thing. They were hosting a party for 40 or so to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Geoff’s parents. I didn’t know many at the party but it was fun to watch the families interact and visit. Nicole and Geoff served a wonderful meal for all. I ate and then skipped out early and came home.
It took me a bit to get the car unloaded. I piled everything in the laundry room for now and will figure out where to put it tomorrow. I’m too tired tonight to deal with it all.
I am going to fix steel cut oats in the crock pot for breakfast tomorrow morning. I will mix it up and let it cook all night and like magic it will be ready in the morning. I will set out some bagels and bread for toasting and some fruit and yogurt and call it good.
I have another Tonglen practice Sunday evening. I invited my three guests to join us and I think they are going to do so. I’m never sure how many others will show up. It will be fun how ever many come.
Michelle and Tagen will be back tomorrow night. I am going to see if I can figure out how to blow up the air mattress I have so Tagen will have a bed to sleep in. Michelle and I can share my bed. If I can’t figure it out I will sleep with Kathy and Michelle and Tagen can share my bed. I will have a houseful tomorrow night.
I will fix my guests breakfast Monday morning and then they will be on their way. Michelle and Tagen can then get settled in their rooms for the duration. We are going to get all of Tagen’s stuff on Wednesday so he can make himself at home here. I’m sure it will feel good to him to have all his things here. Hopefully he will be released from concussion protocol on Tuesday and can slowly start to return to normal activities.
I don’t have anything else on my calendar for next week. It will be good to have some empty space. This last week was a bit chaotic and I need to slow things down a bit and give myself some breathing space. I need to find a new rhythm around here and do some planning of meals, etc. My lifestyle changed and I need to catch up with that change and adapt.
Grateful for a safe trip to and from KC, grateful for Nicole and Geoff and their invitation to come help them celebrate Geoff’s parents, and grateful I was able to pull off serving breakfast this morning.